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[quote=Anonymous]I'm excited and hopeful for you, OP! I know this varies by everyone so not saying my experience is necessarily what yours will be, but honestly, the whole stim/retrieval process turned out to be not nearly as big a deal as I expected going into it. The blood draws were no issue and I never felt faint or anything. I had no noticeable hormonal mood swings - in fact, once it got going, I felt so relieved to be doing something my mood actually improved (I know that sounds kind of nuts, but it was true) - and I only felt a little bloated the last couple days, nothing worse. I think it's really unlikely you'll need special help for the kids/around the house, honestly. The injections themselves are literally a couple minutes out of your day. And staying busy with life is a good thing in this process, so as not to dwell too much on it.

The shots were much easier than expected too, and I had what I'd call a normal fear of needles when I started. I would put on a good tv show, ice a spot for a minute or so, and just slide them in. One of mine did burn a bit going in (Menopur) but even that was fine once it was all in. The trigger shot was worst for me. It didn't really hurt that much more in spite of the bigger needle, but because it was IM and in the backside I had DH do that one and I think not having control over it going in made it more stressful for me!

The retrieval itself was a breeze. Going under the anesthesia was my favorite part of the whole process, it was so relaxing, LOL. I did six retrieval cycles when all was said and done and started to look forward to visiting Steve the anesthetist probably a little too much by the last one.

As a plus I have waaaaay less fear of needles/shots now than I ever thought possible. When I got my Covid vax the nurse asked if I would like to lie down and I burst out laughing and told her I'd been at this rodeo before, no worries.

In seriousness, I am wishing you the very best of luck, OP. I don't mean to downplay the emotional and physical journey that this is for all of us who undertake it. But just take it one day (shot) at a time, don't overthink it, and you will be completely fine, truly. Fingers crossed this is the only round you have to do and you'll get good embryos and your BFP on the first try![/quote]

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